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FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE

&
EKISTICS

Syllabus for B.Arch Program

JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA


(A Central University established by an Act of Parliament)
Maulana Mohammed AIi Jauhar Marg
Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-ll0025 (INDIA)

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CONTENTS
S. No. Page No.

1. Admission Eligibility 3
2. Ordinances 4

3. Scheme of Examinations 11

4. Syllabus 16

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ADMISSION
Jamia Millia Islamia is offering a 5-year degree course leading to Bachelor
of Architecture. The course is duly approved by the Council of
Architecture (COA) / All India Council for Technical Education. (AICTE)

1.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION


1.1 A candidate who has passed 10+2 Examination and has secured
not less than 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics, English,
Physics, and Chemistry as subjects shall be eligible for admission to
first year of the B. Arch Course, subject to an Aptitude Test.

Or
1.2 3-year Diploma (10+3), with Mathematics as a compulsory subject,
recognised by Central/State government provided the candidate passed
the Diploma with 50% marks in aggregate

2.0 MODE FOR ADMISSION


The admission to this course will be made on the basis of merit

a) Entrance Test
The qualifying Entrance test will comprise of one objective
type paper of 2 Hours duration and of 70 marks in Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics.

b) Aptitude Test
The examination will comprise of an Aptitude test paper of 3
Hours duration and 100 marks.

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JAMIAMILLIAISLAMIA
NEWDELHI

Examination Rules And Ordinances


Bachelor of Architecture Program

(Approved in the Academic Council Meeting held on 5th July 2005)

1.0 CURRICULUM
1.1 The entire curriculum of five years will be divided into Two
STAGES, first Three years will constitute STAGE-I devoted to
Basic Course and next Two years will constitute STAGE-II.

1.2 The First term of the Fifth year will be dedicated to Thesis and
teaching of Professional Practices and one elective, and the
Second term of the Fifth year will be devoted to Practical Training
in established and recognized professional organizations as
approved by the HEAD of Department of Architecture.

2.0DURATION
2.1. Duration of the undergraduate program leading to the award of
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) shall be of five years with
each academic year comprising of the two terms of 16 teaching weeks each.

2.2 A student failing twice in first year and ineligible for the carry
over system (Clause 8) shall not be permitted to continue further.

2.3 A student shall be required to pass STAGE-I within FIVE years


and the full course within a maximum period of Eight years from
the time of his admission. If a candidate, at any stage is found to
be unable to complete his full course of Five years in the stipulated
period of Eight years, shall not be allowed to continue any further.

3.0 ATTENDANCE
3. 1 Each student is normally required to attend all the lectures, tutorials
and, the studio classes in every subject, as also the curricular and
co-curricular activities. However, attendance of 75% will be
necessary.

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3.2 A student who fails to achieve the minimum prescribed attendance
as per the provisions of the Clause-3.l shall not be allowed to appear
at the examinations and shall be deemed detained.

4.0 QUALIFYING STANDARDS


4.1 Sessionals: A student shall be required to obtain minimum 50% of
allotted maximum marks for the 'Sessional' in each subject including
Dissertation / Thesis. The provision of grace marks shall not be
invoked to enable a student to pass in the Sessional.

4.2 Theory: A student shall be required to obtain a minimum of 45% of


the allotted maximum marks for the Theory of a subject to pass in
that subject. For such a subject where, Viva-voce is also conducted
in addition to Theory Examination, the combined minimum pass
marks of Theory and Viva-voce examination shall be 45% of
maximum marks allotted.

4.3 Viva-Voce: A student shall be required to obtain a minimum of


50% of allotted maximum marks for the Practical/ Viva-Voce' to
pass in that subject. Similarly, 50% of allotted maximum marks will
be required to pass Thesis Jury. The provision of the Grace Marks
shall not be invoked to enable a student to pass in the 'Practical /
Viva- Voce' of any subject.

4.4 Aggregate: A student will be required to obtain a minimum of50%


marks in aggregate of the Sessionals, Theory Examination, Viva-
Voce and General Proficiency in each year to pass the examination.

Type of Assessment Minimum Marks Required


Internal Assessment (Sessional) 50%
Viva Voce / Thesis Jury 50%
Theory Examination 45%
Theory Examination with Viva Voce 45%
Aggregate 50%

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5.0 EXAMINATION
5.1 A Student's performance will be evaluated for the 'SESSIONAL'
through continuous assessment in the form of Class-Tests,
Assignments, and Viva-Voce / Practical etc. A 'YEARLY
EXAMINATION' shall be held at the end of each year for all the
subjects by means of Theory Papers, Practical, Viva-Voce and
Dissertation / Thesis or by means of any combination of these
methods.

5.2 The distribution of marks for the Sessionals, Theory, Practical,

Viva- Voce, and Dissertation / Thesis shall be as per the prescribed


'Scheme of Teaching and Examination.'
5.3 The maximum marks for each subject shall consist of marks allotted
for 'Yearly Examination' and 'Sessional Work'.
5.4 Student who has passed in the internal assessment (Sessional) only
shall be permitted to appear in the Final Examination of the respective
year.

6.0 SPECIAL BACK PAPER EXAMINATION /


IMPROVEMENT
6.1 A student who does not satisfy the qualifying standards prescribed
in Clause-5 above, can be awarded 'Grace marks' not exceeding a
maximum limit of 03 marks, which may be distributed among any
number of subjects in a single examination.

6.2 Special Back Paper Examinations be held for clearing the Back
Papers of Stage-I and Stage -11 after one month of the declaration
of the result of Third year and Fifth year respectively.
6.3 Student may improve the aggregate / marks of the subjects, they
have passed with Grace Marks / Low percentage, by reappearing
in the same paper in the subsequent examination of the next year.
Improvement examination will be limited up to four paper of one class.

7.0 PROMOTION RULES


7.1 A student satisfying all the standards as provided in Clause-5 herein

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above shall be declared to have 'Passed' the academic year and
promoted to the next year.

7.2 A student not satisfying all the criteria of qualifying standards of


Clause- 5, and has invoked the provisions of Clause-6.1, shall be
declared as 'PASS with Grace Marks' (PGM) and shall be
promoted to the next year.

7.3 A student not satisfying all the criteria of qualifying standards


of Clause- 5, even in conjunction with the provisions of Clause- 6
(grace marks), but failing in not more than 04 subjects of a class
shall be declared to have been 'Promoted with Carry Over Papers'
(PCP) and, will be governed by Clause- 8.

A student so declared as (PCP) will have to clear the carry over


papers, as and when the respective examination is held next year.

7.4 Students who are not covered by provisions of Clause- 7.1 to 7.3
shall be declared to have 'Failed'. Such students will be required to
repeat the said year, either as a regular student or as 'ex-student',
in accordance with Clause- 9.

8.0 PROMOTION UNDER CARRY OVER SYSTEM


8.1 A candidate covered under Clause- 7.2 shall become eligible for
provisional promotion to the next higher class of the course and,
shall get chance to clear the said 'Carry Over Papers' in the next
examination of the concerned year, under a 'Carry-Over System'.
8.2 A candidate shall not be promoted to Fourth year unless he passes
all the examinations of First, Second and Third year.
8.3 Marks obtained by a student to clear a carry over paper shall replace
the original marks.

9.0EX-STUDENTSHIP
9.1 A student opting to clear a examinations as an ex-student shall be
required to inform the Dean / Head of the Department in writing,
within 15 days of start of the next academic session.

9.2 An ex-student shall be required to appear at the 'Theory' and


'Practical/Viva-Voce' examination of all the subjects, of the

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concerned class. However, the marks, for the' Sessionals' of all the
subjects and 'General Proficiency' in the earlier regular attempt,
shall be retained as obtained by him.

9.3 If a student opts to repeat the academic year, as a Regular Student,


the new marks awarded to him for 'Sessionals' and 'General
Proficiency' will replace the old marks obtained by him in the earlier
attempt.

10.0 RESULTS
10.1 The examination result of a student for the year shall be declared to
indicate his performance and carry over papers / Grace Marks to
indicate the status of his promotion to the next higher class.

10.2 For the award of merit / scholarship, all such students who have
been declared as Promoted with Grace Marks or Provisionally
Promoted with Carry Over Papers will be excluded.

10.3 The 'Final Result' for the award of degree shall be prepared on the
basis of the cumulative performance of student by computing the
marks with weightage to marks obtained by him in each year, as
noted in the following table-

Class Total Marks Percentage Value Numerical Value


First Year 2000 10 200
Second Year 2000 10 200
Third Year 2000 20 400
Fourth Year 2000 30 600
Five Year 2000 30 600
Grand Total 10000 100 2000

11.0 AWARD OF DIVISION


11.1 The division to a student will be awarded on the basis of final result
of Five years computed in accordance with weightage given in
Ordinance- 10.3 at the end of the final year.

11.2 A student securing 75% or more in the Final result will be graded as
First Division with Honours provided he has cleared all classes in

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the first attempt without invoking the grace Marks.

11.3 A student will be said to have secured the 'First Division' who has
obtained 60% or more marks in the 'Final' result.
11.4 A student will be said to have secured the 'Second Division' who
has passed the examination of all the classes and obtained the
minimum qualifying marks but has secured less than 60% marks in
the 'Final' result.

12.0 AWARD OF GENERAL PROFICIENCY MARKS


12.1 The marks for 'General Proficiency' will be awarded, by the HEAD
of Department of Architecture in consultation with the Course
Coordinator, keeping in consideration the performance of a student
in the co-curricular &extra curricular activities, general discipline
in the following manner.

(i) Co- curricular & Extra-curricular activities (Games, Sport, Cultural


and Literary activities etc.)
(ii) Discipline (Inside and Outside Campus)

12.2 There is no minimum qualifying marks for 'General Proficiency'.


However the marks awarded for General Proficiency will be added
for the purpose of declaring result for each year.

13.0 PRACTICAL TRAINING


13.1 During the Second Term of the Fifth year a student will be required
to do a 'Practical Professional Training' for a period of not less
than16 weeks in a Architectural Finn of repute where a student
can get the opportunity for sufficient exposure of field conditions to
be able to enter the profession after graduation.

13.2 The Practical Training will commence during the Second Term of
the Fifth Year after passing the Thesis Jury during the First Term of
the Fifth Year.

13.3 Head of Department of Architecture will approve the Architectural


Firm for the 'Practical Professional Training' for a student.
13.4 A student will be required to submit a performance report from the

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Architect under whom Training was completed as well a detailed report
on the work carried out by him during the training in a format
prescribed by the Department of Architecture.

13.5 The marks for Practical training will be awarded to each student by
the Head of the Department in consultation with the course
coordinator,
a. On the basis of the performance report from the Architect
under whom the training was carried out.
b. On the assessment of the report of works rendered by the
student during the training.

14.0 THESIS EVALUATION


14.1 On the commencement of the Fifth year the student shall submit
two synopses for Thesis projects. HOD / Coordinator appointed by
HOD will approve One out of the Two synopses, as well assign a
Guide amongst the faculty members to each student which shall be
evaluated by the panel of jury, where the student will be present to
defend the Thesis presented by him. The supervisor of the student
may be also present in the jury.

14.2 The jury shall include Five Members in all. Dean/Head will be the
Chairman. Minimum three members shall be external and one internal
member from the faculty, in addition to the chairman.

14.3 A student who fails in the Thesis evaluation will be allowed to resubmit
the modified Thesis after a minimum period of Three month with
due approval of the Head of the Department.

15.0 USE OF UNFAIR MEANS IN EXAMINATION


The cases of students using 'Unfair means' at the examinations
shall be dealt in accordance with the Provisions of Ordinance- XV (Clause 31)

Abbreviations
AC : Academic Council of Jamia Millia Islamia
AICTE : All India Council of Technical Education
B.Arch. : Bachelor of Architecture
COA : Council of Architecture
JMI : Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Ordinance : Ordinances for the B.Arch Program of JMI.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
JAMIA MILLlA ISLAMIA

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
YEAR 1
CLASSES MARKS EXAM
CODE SUBJECT
L T/ST IA WR VV TOT HOURS
AR 101 ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN-I 1 5 300 150 150 600 6
AR 102 BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION -I 1 2 150 75 75 300 3
AR 103 BUILDING MATERIALS
& SCIENCES 2 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 104 ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWING-I 1 5 125 75 50 250 3
AR 105 WORKSHOP
PRACTICES -I ** - 4 50 - 50 100 -
AR 106 THEORY OF
STRUCTURES -I 3 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 107 SURVEY AND
LEVELLING * 1 3 50 50 100
AR 108 VISUAL COMMUNICATION
SKILLS * 1 1 50 - 50 100 -
AR 109 COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS -I - 1 50 - 50 100
AR 110 DISSERTATION:
INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS ** 2 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 111 ARTS AND GRAPHICS-I 1 2 50 50 - 100 3
GENERAL PROFICIENCY - - - - - 50 -

TOTAL - - 975 500 475 2000 21

NOTATIONS:
L-LECTURES T- TUTORIALS ST-STUDIO
lA-INTERNAL ASSESMENT WR-WRITTEN EXAM VV-VIVA VOCE

NOTE:
Each session will be of 2 terms of 16 teaching weeks each.
Number of Classes per week = 30 (in each term).
Subjects with * against them will be taught only for one term in TERM I.
Subjects with ** against them will be taught only for one term in TERM 2.
Exams will be held after 32 weeks of teaching (excluding exams) in each academic year.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

YEAR 2
CLASSES MARKS EXAM
CODE SUBJECT
L T/ST lA WR VV TOT HOURS
AR 201 ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN-II 1 5 300 150 150 600 12
AR 202 BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION - II 1 3 150 75 75 300 3
AR 203 HISTORY OF
ARCHITECTURE -I 2 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 204 ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWING-II 1 5 100 50 50 200 3
AR 205 WORKSHOP
PRACTICES - II - 2 50 - 50 100 -
AR 206 THEORY OF
STRUCTURES - II 3 - 75 75 - 150 3
AR 207 BUILDING
SERVICES -I 1 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 208 VIRTUAL
ARCHITECTURE -I ** 2 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 209 COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS -II 1 1 50 50 100 -
AR 210 DISSERTATION: INDIAN
ARCHITECTURE ** 2 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 211 ARTS AND GRAPHICS -11 * 1 3 50 50 - 100 3
GENERAL PROFICIENCY - - - - - 50 -

TOTAL - - 975 500 475 2000 30

NOTATIONS:
L-LECTURES T- TUTORIALS ST-STUDIO
lA-INTERNAL ASSESMENT WR-WRITTEN EXAM VV-VIVA VOCE

NOTE:
Each session will be of 2 terms of 16 teaching weeks each.
Number of Classes per week = 30 (in each term).
Subjects with * against them will be taught only for one term in TERM I.
Subjects with ** against them will be taught only for one term in TERM 2.
Exams will be held after 32 weeks of teaching (excluding exams) in each academic year.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

YEAR 3
CLASSES MARKS EXAM
CODE SUBJECT
L T/ST lA WR VV TOT HOURS
AR 301 ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN-Ill 2 6 300 150 150 600 18
AR 302 BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION -Ill 1 4 150 75 75 300 6
AR 303 HISTORY OF
ARCHITECTURE -II 2 - 75 75 - 150 3
AR 304 PRINCIPLES OF
HUMAN SETTLEMENT 2 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 305 ESTIMATION AND COSTING 2 - 75 75 - 150 3
AR 306 THEORY OF
STRUCTURES -Ill 4 - 75 75 - 150 3
AR 307 BUILDING SERVICES - II 2 - 75 75 - 150 3
AR 308 VIRTUAL
ARCHITECTURE – II* 2 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 309 COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS -Ill 1 2 75 75 150 -
AR 310 DISSERTATION: INDIAN
ARCHITECTS ** 2 - 50 - 50 100 -
GENERAL PROFICIENCY - - - - - 50 -

TOTAL - - 975 575 400 2000 39

NOTATIONS:
L-LECTURES T- TUTORIALS ST-STUDIO
lA-INTERNAL ASSESMENT WR-WRITTEN EXAM VV-VIVA VOCE

NOTE:
Each session will be of 2 terms of 16 teaching weeks each.
Number of Classes per week = 30 (in each term).
Subjects with * against them will be taught only for one term in TERM I.
Subjects with ** against them will be taught only for one term in TERM 2.
Exams will be held after 32 weeks of teaching (excluding exams) in each academic year.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

YEAR 4
CLASSES MARKS EXAM
CODE SUBJECT
L T/ST lA WR VV TOT HOURS
AR 401 ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN-IV 2 6 300 150 150 600 18
AR 402 BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION -IV 1 5 200 100 100 400 6
AR 403 ELECTIVE-I 1 - 50 - 50 100 3
AR 404 TOWN PLANNING 2 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR405 LANDSCAPE 2 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 406 THEORY OF
STRUCTURES -IV * 3 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 407 BUILDING SERVICES-Ill 2 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 408 HUMANITIES 2 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 409 BUILDING BYE LAWS ** 1 - 25 25 - 50 3
AR 410 SEMINAR: INDIAN
HABITAT** 2 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 411 INTERIOR DESIGN 1 1 50 - 50 100 -
AR 412 MANAGEMENT 2 - 50 50 - 100 3
GENERAL PROFICIENCY - - - - - 50 -

TOTAL - . 975 475 500 2000 45

NOTATIONS:

L-LECTURES T- TUTORIALS ST-STUDIO


lA-INTERNAL ASSESMENT WR-WRITTEN EXAM VV-VIVA VOCE

Each session will be of2 terms of 16 teaching weeks each.


Number of Classes per week = 30 (in each term).
Subjects with * against them will be taught only for one term in TERM I.
Subjects with ** against them will be taught only for one term in TERM 2.
Exams will be held after 32 weeks of teaching (excluding exams) in each academic year.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

YEAR 5
CODE CLASSES MARKS EXAM
SUBJECT
L T/ST lA WR VV TOT HOURS
AR 501 THESIS* 5 15 600 - 600 1200 -
AR 502 PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE** 6 - 50 50 - 100 3
AR 503 ELECTIVE - II** 4 - 50 - 50 100 -
AR 504 TRAINING *** - - 275 - 275 550 -
GENERAL PROFICIENCY - - - - - 50 -

TOTAL - - 975 50 925 2000 3

NOTATIONS:
L-LECTURES T- TUTORIALS ST-STUDIO
lA-INTERNAL ASSESMENT EXAM WR-WRITTEN EXAM VV-VIVA VOCE

NOTE:
Number of Classes per week = 30 (in first term).

Each session will be of 2 terms of 16 weeks each.


The first session will be for teaching and the second session will be for practical training.

Exams will be held after 32 weeks of the academic session.


* Thesis shall be completed in the first term of the fifth year. Assessment and Viva- Voce
for the same shall be completed before the students proceed for Practical training in the
second term.
** Exam for these subjects will be conducted at the end of the academic year after the
successful completion of Practical Training.

*** Students are expected to complete 16 weeks offull- time Practical Training with an
architecture firm. Students will be awarded the credits for the same only after they
submit a letter from the firm confirming the same and substantiate it with documentation
of work done.

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AR 101: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 5 6 300 150 150 600

OBJECTIVES

 Orientation to the architectural profession with a focus on creating


a mindset for the student towards the profession, its scope and
demands.
 Sensitizing students to be more observant to their surroundings and
promoting it as a basic creative instinct in the students.

METHODOLOGY
 Orientation about the profession with the help of Audio/Video
presentations.
 Studio lectures.
 Individual studio exercises and one group project (measured
drawing).

CONTENTS

TERM1
Introduction
Introduction to profession of architecture, and professional
organizations like IIA, COA, AICTE, CAA, ARCASIA

Introduction to Design

Principles of design and elements of design.


Functionality of space and sequential function.
Exploration of patterns with 2 D compositions.
Exploration of form through 3 D compositions.

Study of Anthropometries
Exercises to increase perception and sensitivity of the students about
space. This can be best understood through one or two short exercises
in anthropometries. (Presentations should be made through simple
sketches and drawings. Referencing of standards and conducting measurement of static and dynamic spaces and
functionality)
Short exercises in design and layout of personal space, rooms etc.

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TERM 2
Measured Drawing
A measured drawing of an existing / historic building and its features.
It would allow for students to learn working in a team, studying
different aspects of the same building.
Design Exercise

Short exercises in design such as Milk Booth,, tea stall, shelter in park, bus stop, Fuel Station etc( the emphasis
should be on application of anthropometrics , analysis of activity and movement aimed at functionality)

Design exercises to be coupled with parallel drafting and drawing


exercises to encourage use of the skills of isometric and axonometric,
sciagraphy, perspective drawing and rendering techniques for opaque
and transparent mediums. This aspect of the curriculum should
proceed parallel to AR 104 - I.

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AR 102: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TUST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 2 3 150 75 75 300

OBJECTIVE
Introduction to elementary building construction methods and their
applications.

METHODOLOGY
 Introduction to materials and construction through lectures and studio
exercises.
 Site visits to gain knowledge about construction details.
 Introduction to some basic construction methods and elements
through exercises at the construction yard.

CONTENTS

TERM 1
Construction

 Basic Tools: Introduction to Basic tools used by masons and


carpenters.
 Elementary Carpentry: Different types of common joints.
 Brick Work: Terminology: Bricks, bats and closures
 Bonding: Types of bonds: English, Single and double Flemish
 Offset functions and quoins: right angled and angular quoins, tee
and cross-junctions for various thickness, attach and other piers,
coping.
 Corbelling, String courses and decorative brickwork.
 Stonework: Stone masonry, dressing, Random Rubble, Coursed
Rubble, Ashlar.

Materials
 Bricks- specifications of bricks and types of bricks most commonly
used.

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TERM 2
Construction

 Foundations: Need for foundations, preliminary design criteria.


Foundation brickwork and concrete.
 Detail of spread foundation for load bearing walls of various
thicknesses.
 DPC: Laying of Horizontal D.P.C.
 Arches: Elementary principles of Arch construction. Definition of
various technical terms and Types of Arches. Construction of Brick
and Stone Arches.

Materials

 Timber- seasoning of wood, types of wood used in construction.


 Identification of basic woods like teak, sal, sheesham, mango,
eucalyptus etc.

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AR 103: BUILDING MATERIALS &SCIENCE

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVE
Introduction to elementary principles of building sciences.
The focus would be on bio-climatic behaviour of building materials with respect to human
comfort in buildings.

METHODOLOGY
 Lectures introducing various concepts of building sciences and
materials.
 Studio assignments for understanding practical implications.
 Site visits to understand the use and behaviour of contemporary and
old buildings

CONTENTS

TERM1
Introduction
Basic building materials like lime, sand, brick, cement, grit, steel,
stone etc.

Importance of climate in architecture


Factors affecting climate. Measurement and recording of elements
of climate like solar radiation, temperature, wind, humidity, and
precipitation.
Different types of climatic zones and their characteristics.
Macro and microclimate.Application of climatic principles for design
of buildings in hot and dry, warm, humid, composite and tropical
climates.

Thermal behavior of buildings and materials:


Study of body's heat production and heat loss.
Time lag of different materials for heat transfer.

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Thermal comfort, effective temperature, bio-climatic analysis,
Isopleths,
Direct and indirect insulation, Reflectivity and emissivity.

TERM 2
Lighting

Solar geometry and shading devices


Radiation gains on walls and roofing different directions.
Natural lighting, glare, daylight factor, effect of size and shape of
openings in different planes. Design of buildings for daylight.

Wind
Study of seasonal variations in wind and effect of topography.
Effect of wind on location of industrial area, airports and other land
uses.
Requirements, size and position of openings, airflow patterns inside
and outside buildings.

Site selection and site planning in relation to climatic factors


Passive systems, evaporative and ground cooling.
Effect of trees and plants.
Understanding of constituents and properties of building materials
and study of their properties with relation to climate.

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AR 104: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING - I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 5 6 150 75 50 250

OBJECTIVES

 Introduction and familiarization with drafting tools and accessories.


 To give basic knowledge of good drafting and lettering techniques.
 To develop comprehension and Visualization of geometric forms.

METHODOLOGY
Studio assignments and lectures. Demonstration of 3DGeometrical objects
and their 2D representation on sheets

CONTENTS

TERM1
Introduction
Drawing Instruments and their uses.
Sheet layout and sketching.
Lettering: - Exercises in drafted and freehand architectural lettering.
Lines: Concept and types oflines. Line thickness. Dimension lines.

Scales
Scales: Engineers scale, Graphical scale and Representation factor (R.F.)
Scales on drawings. Types of scales: Plain scale and Diagonal scale.

Orthographic Projections

Definition, Meaning & Concept. Principles and Methods of projection.


Orthographic projection. Planes of projection.
Four Quadrants. First Angle projection. Third Angle projection.
Projection of Points, Lines & Planes.

Development of Surfaces
Introduction and Methods of development of surfaces.
Development of lateral surfaces of right solids like Cubes, Prisms,
Cylinders.
Method of drawing the development of the lateral surface of a
pyramid & Cone.

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TERM 2
Projections of solids
Axis perpendicular to the H.P. , Axis perpendicular to the VP.
Axis parallel to both the H.P. & VP.
Projection of solids- axis inclined to one reference plane and parallel
to other.
Projections of solids with axis inclined to H.P. and VP.

Section Of Solids
Section plans, Sections, True shape of a section.
Section of solids (Prisms, Pyramids, Cylinders, Cones, Spheres.)

Sciagraphy
Introduction/ Meaning of sciagraphy
Projection of sciagraphy in plan and elevations.

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AR 105: WORKSHOP PRACTICES - I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
0 4 4 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVE
To equip students with the basic skills necessary to represent their ideas
in a rudimentary model format using simple materials like paper, thermocol,
hardwood, Metals, glass fibre etc.

METHODOLOGY
Exercises in cutting, finishing and joinery etc. with simple blocks,
composition of basic geometrical forms etc. Introduction to the various
tools and equipment available for executing these exercises. The section
on joinery details will be dealt with in an engineering lab.

CONTENTS

Joinery
Simple joinery details in wood.
Pipes and sleeve joints.
Metal- welded joints, nut-bolt joints. Types of welded joints.

Architectural Modelling
General information about various materials and tools to be used in
model making. Development of the skill to use the tools with precision
to obtain desired results in model making.

Introduction to types of model


Block models, detailed model, construction model and interior
models etc.

Introduction to various materials


Experimentation with these materials for different geometries and
scales of models.

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AR 106: THEORY OF STRUCTURES –I
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
3 0 3 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVE

To understand the basic principles of structural mechanics that would be pertinent to simple design
elements. To also understand the structural behaviour of building elements.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures and computation exercises.

CONTENTS

TERM 1
Types of stress and strain
Stress – strain curve of mild steel, Proportionality limit, Elastic limit, Yield point, Hooke's Law, Modulus of
Elasticity.
Composite bars, temperature stresses
Poisson's Ratio, Saint-Venant’s Principle, Principal stresses and strains.

Center of Gravity
Center of Gravity of 2D objects and sections

Moment of Inertia
Moment of inertia of 2D objects and sections by first principle, Perpendicular and Parallel axis
theorem, Section Modulus, Moment of Inertia of Composite sections.

Elements of Statics

Two dimensional force systems, Parallelogram Law of forces, Triangular forces, Polygon Law of forces.
Resultant of concurrent and coplanar forces. Equation of Static Equilibrium, Moment and Couple.
Friction and coefficient of friction

Shear force and Bending moment


Introduction, Types of beams, support system and loadings
Shear Force and Bending Moment diagrams for simple cases (cantilever, simply supported and overhang beams)
under concentrated and uniformly distributed load, point of contra-flexure.

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TERM 2
Analysis of 2D Pin Jointed Trusses
Method of joints
Method of sections

Stresses in beam section

Bending Stresses: Bending stress equation, Bending stresses in symmetrical and unsymmetrical sections

Shear Stress: Shear stress equation, Shear stress distribution in circular and rectangular sections. Shear stress
profile of various sections.

Column and Struts


Introduction, types of columns, End conditions, Effective length, Slenderness ratio, Ultimate load capacity by
Euler's formula

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AR 107: SURVEY AND LEVELLING
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 3 4 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVES

 To illustrate the role of Surveying and Levelling in Architecture


 Introduction to the Tools and equipment for Land Surveying.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures and Practical exercises involving fieldwork and working with
survey equipments.

CONTENTS

Introduction
Introduction to surveying, understanding land topography and its
relevance in Architecture.
Types of surveys in practice
Introduction to survey equipments.

Chain Surveying
Principles of survey, equipment required, selection of station, methods
of taking offsets. Booking the field notes, obstacles in chaining, errors
in chaining, chaining on sloping ground and reciprocal ranging.

Compass Surveying
The prismatic compass, its construction and uses.Other types of
compasses.
Reduced and whole circle bearing, magnetic declamation, effects
of local attraction. Compass traverse and balancing the closing error.

Levelling
Different types of levels, their temporary and permanent adjustment,
levelling staff. Book of the readings and reduction of levels. Errors
in levelling.
Curvature and refraction reciprocal levelling profile, levelling cross
sections.

Plane Tabling

Equipment and methods. Two points and three points problems.

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Contouring
Characteristics of contour lines, direct and indirect methods of
contouring and interpolation of contours. Interpretation and
preparation of contour maps. Site modelling with total station.
Exercises in setting out of building works.

Theodolite Surveying
Theodolite, its temporary and permanent adjustment, measuring of
magnetic bearings, horizontal and vertical angles. Theodolite traverse
and balancing the closing error.

Tachometric Surveying
General instruments, different systems of Tacheometric
measurements, stadia method, Subtense method.

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AR 108: VISUAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR W TOTAL
1 1 2 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVES
Attuning students to a pictorial understanding of spaces.
Exploring methods of presentation for design through photographs.
Understanding the language and aesthetics of photography, as an
inter-disciplinary art form and its relevance in architectural
communication.
Brainstorming on ideas of representing spaces through photographs.

METHODOLOGY
 Lecture and post lecture discussions.
 Practical assignments and student presentations.
 Presentation by students on different themes.

CONTENTS

Introduction to Devices
Introduction to devices used for visual communication.
Introduction to different types of cameras, (still and moving), optical
and magnetic, their parts and their use.

Communication Graphics
Introduction to the elements, principles, and techniques that underlie
and inform the analysis, creation, and evaluation of visual
organizations and are crucial to the process and product of form-
making.

Translation of concept into form using word, image, and layout.

Typography

Presentation of Designs through photographs, understanding the


language and aesthetics of photography, as an inter-disciplinary art
form and its relevance in modem architecture.

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Photographic studies
A practical introduction to the theory and application of cameras,
metering devices and lighting
Studio and darkroom techniques, developing a print and processing.
Using digital cameras.
Mounting of photographs.
Slide presentation.

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AR 109: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - I
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
0 1 1 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVES
 General Historical background of computer development.
 Brief description of various Hardware and Software.
 Basic knowledge of different operating systems i.e. Windows, Unix,
Linux etc.

METHODLOGY
Brief lectures followed by application in individual lab exercises.

CONTENTS

TERM 1
Introduction of various software available for documentation, presentation
& drawing purposes.

Familiarizing the use of scanners, printers plotters etc.


Introduction of Auto CAD as drafting too!.

TERM2
Applications of M.S. Office in presentation:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Page Maker

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AR 110: DISSERTATION - INDIAN ARTS
& CRAFTS

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVES
 To stimulate art appreciation and development of aesthetic sense.
 To introduce vernacular art and craft forms.

 To introduce a sense of exploration, research and documentation.

METHODOLOGY
After orientation classes and lectures, the student must submit to the
concerned teacher the synopsis of one research project for approval.
Each student is expected to complete and submit a report (20-25 pages)
based on the research conducted. Classes are to be used for introductory
lectures, site visits, interviews and library work.

SCOPE OF STUDY
Study a particular Art / Craft form belonging to a specific region / period
or a school of thought in India. Students have the flexibility to choose
from a wide range of topics that may be historic or contemporary.

CONTENTS
 Study the different styles of Report Writing – APA Style, Chicago Style etc.
 Referencing and bibliography
 Footnotes and citations

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AR 111: ARTS AND GRAPHICS – I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 2 3 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVES
 To develop a sense of composition and design.
 To introduce the relevance of art and appreciation of fine arts in
architecture.
 To develop basic (freehand) visual communication skills.

METHODOLOGY
 Brief lectures and studio exercises
 Nature studies through sketching and water color exercises.
 Visits to art galleries and museums.

CONTENTS

Theory
Brief introduction of art in terms of architecture.
Basic elements of composition and design.
Color theory: Primary Colors, Secondary Colors, hue, intensity, value,
Harmonious and Contrast Colors.
Appreciating a piece of art on the basis of aesthetic value.

Practical
Exercises based on basic shapes- triangle, circle and square.
Brief introduction of color theory and exercises based on the theory.
Exercises related with the patterns of nature and compose them
graphically.
Exercises based on the concept and elements of Design.
Exercises in collage to develop an understanding of the relationship
between different shapes, colors, overlapping and grouping etc.
Sketching: rapid sketches from daily life (10 sketches per week)
Nature studies with pencil, ink and water colors.
Application of Arts and Graphics in the exercises conducted in Architectural design (AR101)

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AR 201: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN -II

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 5 6 300 150 150 600

OBJECTIVES
 To foster understanding about land and landforms and the elements
of built space. Experimentation with shapes and forms to evolve
sensitivity to built volumes.
 Focus on studying patterns in horizontal circulation in built areas.
 Introduction to vernacular architecture, use of local materials and
appreciation of the socio-economics of the users.

METHODOLOGY
 Site analysis at the beginning of each design problem. This would
develop sensitivity to existing site conditions and context and help
students evolve design directives to guide the design process.
 Block models at every design stage for three-dimensional
visualization.

CONTENTS

TER M 1
Design projects related to different climatic conditions
(4 week duration)
The projects would address the study of built form and its relationship
to the site, surroundings and climatic setting. Design proposals to
address sensitivity to climatic and physical settings. The design
problem would induce students to experiment with built and open
spaces.

Seminar
These presentations would highlight national and international design
projects to give the students a visual experience about interior and exterior
space planning and increase their awareness about the contemporary
world of architecture. The research would be done over the winter break

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and the presentations would be made in the first two weeks of the second
term while the design problem is being introduced.

TERM 2
One complex design problem (12 week duration)

The project would involve the study of simple repetitive type of spaces
like schools, hostels, shops and offices. The focus would be on the evolution
of form through a detailed site analysis. Other design issues that the
problem must address are:

 Detailing of selected areas to introduce a working understanding of


services.
 Integration of design ideas with structural feasibility.
 Evolving working solutions for parking and circulation patterns.

Two short time problems (1 week duration each)

Design exercises could be free standing structures like war memorial


etc.

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AR 202: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION-II

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 3 4 150 75 75 300

OBJECTIVE

To introduce construction principles and materials used for the basic


elements of a building like doors, windows, stairs etc.

METHODOLOGY
 Lectures and Studio assignments for understanding construction
details.
 Site visits and library studies to supplement the studio work regarding
materials and construction methods.
 Application of Materials and construction techniques listed below in the design exercises conducted in
Architectural design (AR201)

CONTENTS

TERM1
Construction
 Doors: Types of doors, construction techniques, decorative panel
doors, glazed doors, flush doors, doors with fanlight, and calculation
of woodwork.
 Windows: Detail of timber frames &shutters, fixed shutters,
Calculation of woodwork.
 Roofs and Trusses: Timber roofs: lean to roof, closed couple roof,
collar roof for small spans. Large timber trusses (12 meter span).

Materials
 Glass and glass products: Plain, sheet, plate, textured, laminated,
wired and shock resistant glass. Glass blocks, glass tiles, mirrors,
heat reflecting glasses and Glass wool.
 Plastics, Nylon, PVC, Bakelite, Polythene, glass fib er reinforced
plastic.
 Paints and surface finishes: Composition, properties and methods
of application of different types of paints: Oil, synthetic enamels,
acrylic and other plastic emulsions and formulations, interior and
exterior grade paints. Cement based paints.

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TERM 2
Construction
 Pitched bamboo &timber roofs.
 Staircases: Design and details of construction of staircases in timber,
stone and RCC. Different types of staircases-Dog legged, Circular,
Open Well, Spiral etc.
 Lift well details.
 Partitions: Construction of partition in timber and timber products,
gypsum boards etc. for use in offices and restaurants.

Materials
 Varnishes: Natural and synthetic clear varnishes, French polish.
 Floor finishes: PCC, terrazzo, stone slabs, brick and terracotta tiles,
Synthetic materials (PVC, Timber). Floors of industrial buildings &
warehouses. Ceramic wall & floor tiles
 Roofing materials: Burnt clay tiles, slates, AC sheets, GI and
Aluminium sheets.

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AR 203: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVE
Introduction to the architecture of the ancient world. To generate an
understanding about the development of civilization and its architectural
implications.

METHODOLOGY
Visually intensive lectures using power point presentations to acquaint
students with historic sites and buildings. Site visits and seminar
presentations and model making

CONTENTS

TERM 1
Civilizations of the Ancient Western World
 Growth of early civilizations from Stone Age to Neolithic settlements
in Europe. Examples - Carnes, Stonehenge etc.
 Egyptian: Early tomb architecture and later temple architecture,
great pyramids of Giza, Mastabas, Funerary temples and later
temples like Khons etc.
 Mesopotamia: Cities of Mesopotamia like Ninveh, Khorsabad and
Babylon.
 Greek: Hellenistic period, classical orders, temples and public
buildings, geometry and symmetry in their buildings, Acropolis, Agora,
temples, tombs and house forms.
 Roman: Construction systems using vaults and domes. Building types
like temples, forums, basilica, theatres, aqua ducts, bridges, roads,
sewage system and fountains.
 Early Christian: Basilican churches, centralized and longitudinal
churches, interiors and articulation of the churches, pictures and
biblical scenes.
 Byzantine: Development of dome over square or polygonal plans.
 Romanesque: New construction methods, massiveness, verticality

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and ornamentation of churches, integration of centralized and
longitudinal plans.
 Gothic: Continued integration of centralized and longitudinal plans,
flying buttress, ribbed vault, sensitivity towards light, use of stained
glass. Cathedrals and churches.
 Central Asia: cities of Bukhara, Samarkand etc.

TERM 2
Civilizations and Architecture of Ancient India
 Indus Valley Civilization: Town planning principles, typical building
layouts, sewage system, public buildings, the Great Bath etc.
Examples from Harappa and Mohenjodaro
 Aryan Civilization: Vedic culture, town planning, its motifs and
patterns.
 Buddhist Architecture: Pillars, edicts, stupas, viharas and chaityas.
 North Indian Temple forms: Three Schools -Gujarat, Khajuraho&
Orissa.
 South Indian temple forms: Chalukya, Pallava, Pandya and Chola
Rulers.
 Jain architecture: Jain temples and temple cities such as Palitana
and Girnar.

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AR204: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING-II

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
1 5 6 100 50 50 200

OBJECTIVES
 To introduce the students to graphic treatment of two-dimensional
drawings.
 To develop perception and presentation of simple architectural forms
and building.
 To familiarize the students with preparation of perspectives by
innovative methods.
 To introduce the students with perspectives of interiors.

 To develop innovative presentation techniques.

METHODOLOGY
Studio assignments and lectures.

CONTENTS

TERM1

Metric drawing

Types used &advantage

Isometric, Axonometric & oblique view.


Metric drawings, projections and their dimensions.

Perspective Drawing

Difference with metric projections.


Anatomy of perspective: Station point, Eye level, Cone of vision,
Picture plane,
Horizon line, Ground line, Vanishing points,
Types of perspectives: One point, Two point, Three point
Perspectives of simple and complex blocks
Perspectives of simple household furniture items
Perspectives of Residences.

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TERM 2
Perspective Drawing By Innovative Methods
Preparation of Perspective by innovative methods like approximate
method, Diagonal Method, Grid Method etc.
Other innovative methods of perspective presentation.
One point and two points perspectives of interiors.
Introduction to shortcut methods in perspective drawing.
Freehand perspective drawing.

Presentation Techniques
Introduction to represent different textures and finishes in plan and
elevation.
Graphical representation of furniture, automobiles, human figures,
etc. in plans and elevations and 3 dimensions
Preparation of presentation drawings of small buildings through
planes, elevation, site plan etc. using various rendering techniques
and media incorporating sciagraphy creating three-dimensional
effects.

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AR 205: WORKSHOP PRACTICES - II
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
0 2 2 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVE
To equip the students with necessary skills needed to represent design
ideas in a three-dimensional format using a wide variety of materials and
techniques and at different scales.

METHODOLOGY
Studio Exercises.

CONTENTS

Sequence of various stages and involved operations i.e. preparation of


base, layout cutting, joining, fixing and finishing of various components.

Executing models for parts of buildings like stairs, curtain glazing, pergola,
space frame and landscaping. One big exercise should be conducted where
students make a model for their on going design studio project.

Construction of detailed building models.

Final finishing with color, texture, landscaping and human figures etc.

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AR 206: THEORY OF STRUCTURES –II

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL
3 0 3 75 75 0 150

OBJECTIVE
To understand the analysis of indeterminate structures and their use.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures and computation exercises.

CONTENTS

TERM 1

Introduction to deflection of beams


Use of Macaulay’s method

Determinate and Indeterminate structures


Introduction, Static determinacy and indeterminacy of 2-D structures.
Types of Load
Load on structures and load transfer mechanism

Three-moment theorem

Analysis of fixed and continuous beams.

Slope Deflection method


Analysis of fixed and continuous beams with and without yielding of supports.

Moment Distribution
Analysis of fixed and continuous beams.

TERM 2
Design philosophies
Strength and Serviceability requirements, Design Methods: Working Stress, Ultimate Strength and Limit State.

Analysis and Design of beam sections


Analysis of singly reinforced rectangular beam section by working stress method
Analysis and Design of beam sections for flexure by limit state method for singly and doubly reinforced rectangular,
Reinforcement detailing of beam section
Behaviour of T and L beams under gravity load.
Introduction of design aids (SP:16) and IS 456:2000.

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Shear and Bond
Shear: Introduction, Shear stress, Design of beam section for Shear.
Bond: Introduction, Mechanism of bond resistance, Bond failure, Bond Stress, Anchorage and Development length

Failure Mechanism of Beams


Failure and crack development, propagation in beams under flexure and shear

Overview of construction

Types of Cement and an overview on tests conducted on cements.

Workability , segregation and bleeding of concrete and Strength of Concrete, Requirement of joints in RC.C.
Construction: Construction joints and Expansion joints.

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AR 207: BUILDING SERVICES - I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS

L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR W TOTAL


1 0 1 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVE
Introduction to elementary building services of water supply, sanitation
and roads.

METHODOLOGY
Exercises in layout of simple drainage systems for small buildings.Planning
of bathrooms and lavatory blocks in domestic and multi-storied buildings.
Exercises can also be clubbed with design studio project

CONTENTS

Water supply
Sources of water supply.
Impurities of water and systems of water supply.
Various kinds of water meters.
Water storage tanks, their capacity and location.
Calculation of water consumption.
Domestic hot and cold water supply systems.
Size of pies and their joining details.
Connections of different sanitary fittings like Ferrule, Stopcocks,
Bibcocks etc.

Sanitation
Basic principles of sanitation and disposal of waste matter from
buildings.

Dry and wet carriage systems.


Sanitary fittings- washbasins, WC's, bathtubs, sink, urinals, bidets,
flushing cistern, traps etc.
Various types of joints, manholes and septic tanks.
Proper location and ventilation of intercepting chambers and
inspection chambers.
Drainage systems- separate, combined and partially combined

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systems.
Single stack system.
One pipe and two pipe systems.
Testing of house drains.
Gradients used in laying drains and sewers.
Self-cleaning and non-scouring velocities for drain pipes.
Size of drainpipes and materials used.

Roads
Description and suitability of roads and comparative cost analysis.
WBM (water bound macadam) road, tar, bitumen, asphalt and RCC
roads.
Soil stabilized, brick and stone paving.
Drainage- sub drains, culverts, ditches, gutters, drop inlets and catch
basins.

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AR 208: VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURE - I

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS

L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL


2 0 2 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVE
Introduce techniques of photography, digital imaging and computer
visualization and their role in architectural presentation.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures and skill development workshops and exercises.

CONTENTS

Photographic studies
Photography, cameras, basic skills, composition and the relation of
aesthetics with architecture, synergy between the two fields,
interrelation viz. use of landscapes and photography in interrelation
with architectural designs and aesthetic principles.

Basic skills of camera operation both video and still; emphasis on


image design and creative techniques; topics include exposure,
lenses, composition, filters, and films. Photographing miniatures and
models and their presentation.

Digital imaging
This will also involve cutting edge digital technology like scanning,
printing, digital manipulation of images, presentation techniques on
appropriate software for use by students.

Presentation skills for preview and postproduction of models.

Computer Visualization in Architecture


Application of current computer technologies in architecture and
interior design; emphasis on the fundamentals of integrating multi-
dimensional modelling, computer-aided design, and visualization
methods into the design process.

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Digital Design and Representation Tools
With a general framework of addressing the relationship between
design and representation as a whole, this module explores the role
of the computer in articulating design ideas, developing conceptual
approaches, and interactively representing design proposals.
This course provides an investigation of computer-aided visualization
techniques through the use of commercially available software for
photo-realistic rendering, lighting simulation, animation, scanning,
raster graphics, and virtual reality

Soft-wares: In-design, Illustrator, Google Sketch Up

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AR 209: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - II

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS

L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL


1 1 2 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVE
Introduction and the use of software available for architectural
applications.

METHODOLOGY
Integration of practical exercises along with the design studio project.

CONTENTS

TERM1
Introduction
Introduction of various software available for Architectural
application, like Auto CAD, Architectural desktop, Revit, Micro
station etc. Stress should be given on Auto CAD.

Basic commands for 2-D AutoCAD


Learning basic 2D commands their function and application.
Working on layers and colors.
Understanding of Text, and dimension styles etc, supported with
suitable exercise. Understanding complex commands like P-line,
SP-line, x-refs, Attributes Model space &Paper space etc.

At least one working plan, elevation and section should be completed.

TERM 2
Basic commands for 3D
Introduction of basic 3D commands.
Different types of mode ling in Auto CAD.
Exercise on wire mesh mode ling.

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AR 210: DISSERTATION - INDIAN
ARCHITECTURE

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS

L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL


2 0 2 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVES
 To study historic and contemporary Indian architecture and its
influence on the society and culture and its implications.
 To provide an opportunity for students to do architectural research
along with design to supplement their theoretical knowledge.

METHODOLOGY
After the orientation classes and lectures, the student must submit to the
concerned teacher the synopsis of a research project for approval. Each
student is expected to complete and submit a report (40-50 pages) at the
end of the research. Classes are to be used by the students for site visits,
interviews and library work.

SCOPE OF STUDY
The study may be focused on a particular area/ period, or a specific
building of historic / contemporary importance.

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AR211: ARTS AND GRAPHICS - II

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS

L/TU ST TOTAL lA WR VV TOTAL


1 3 4 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVES
To strengthen the students approach towards the aesthetic sense of
architecture and to introduce Architecture as a functional art.

METHODOLOGY
Brief lectures, studio exercises, nature studies and Visits to art galleries
and museums.

CONTENTS

TERM1
Understanding design
Exercises based on the concept of design, creating a motif and
using it for regular organized patterns in different geometric shapes
and its decorative patterns.
Designs for mural, book covers, and 3-D paper sculpture.
Exercises based on the tonal treatment in color of 2-D and 3-D
objects.

Still life

Still life and a sense of perspective. To give knowledge of the


relationship between the two objects with color, size and texture
along with a sense of foreground and background.

Sketching
Rapid sketches based on day-to-day life like humans and animal
figures, plants, fabric and furniture. To develop a sense of observation
and recapitulation,

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TERM 2
Skill development

Exercises based on calligraphy and typography.

Brief introduction to different paintings and media like watercolour,


poster color, pastels, pen and ink, pencil color etc.

Rendering of interior and exterior of buildings in color and


monochrome.

Introduction to famous Indian artists and their art works and styles.

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AR 301: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – III
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 6 8 300 150 150 600

OBJECTIVES
 Exploring and designing structural spanning systems for different requirement.
 To develop sensitivity to building by laws. To understand varied structural building systems
 To develop understanding about how to design in an urban setting.

METHODOLOGY:
 Case studies to be clubbed with library research and live surveys.
 Site restrictions should be imposed in framing design problems.
 Detailed models to be generated with key submissions to communicate details of parking,
landscaping and elevation features. Perspectives and sketches to be included in all key submissions
for the development of communication skills.

CONTENTS
TERM 1
Four structural design projects (4 week duration each).
Each project would focus on exploring structural spanning systems for large covered areas
(temporary or permanent) and their integration with form. Design exercises could be sports area,
exhibition hall, temporary canopy etc. The design should be formulated to increase awareness and
application about advanced structural systems and latest building material.
 Arcuated- corbelled, radiating arch, vault and dome, squinch and pendentives.
 Vector structures- trusses and space frames, slabs, one way and two way coffers.
 From structures- folded slabs, shells, hyperbola and parabola.
 Tensile- tents, cables and pneumatic vis-à-vis materials and plan shapes.
Emphasis of the problems would be on the design parameters and graphical presentation rather than
detailed structural analysis.

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TERM 2
One complex design problem (16 week duration).
The project would involve the study and design of a multi-storied building like office building,
shopping mall, hotel, college and hostel, commercial complex, small hospital etc. the focus would
be in understanding how to design for an urban setting, other design issues are:

 Detailing of circulation areas like lifts staircases etc. to develop sensitivity to horizontal as well as
vertical circulation requirements in multi story building.
 Integration of design with structural and construction details, for this, the project should be
integrated with the structures and building construction classes. One set of detailed working
drawings must be generated at the end of the design process.

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AR 302: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION- III
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
1 4 5 150 75 75 300

OBJECTIVE
Introduction to a wide range of modern building construction systems incorporating the use of metals like
steel and aluminium and composite materials.

METHODOLOGY
 Lectures and Studio assignments for understanding construction details.
 Site visits and library studies to supplement the studio work regarding materials and construction
methods.

Construction
 Doors: different types of doors in steel, aluminium and glass. Sliding, sliding and folding, revolving
doors. Fire proof and Sound proof doors. Types of Rolling Shutters.
 Windows: different types of windows in steel, aluminium and glass. Sliding windows in steel and
aluminium.
 Staircases: Special staircases in steel. Fire Escape Stair Cases.

Materials
 Composite materials: R.C.C. and R.B.W. use of Bamboo for reinforcement.
 Water proofing materials and systems for basement.
 Sections of doors and windows(I.S. 1038 etc)

TERM 2
Construction
 Roofs and trusses: steel trusses.
 Detail of terracing for flat roofs.
 Water proofing and rain water disposal.

Materials
 Metals Used in Buildings: Properties Constituents and Uses of Cast Iron, Wrought iron, steel,
stainless steel, Bronze, Aluminum and Copper.
 Hot rolled sections, cold firming of sheets into sections.
 Materials for terracing Mud- phaska and Brick Tiles and other new systems for terracing.
 Common sections in Brass and Aluminum.
 Pipes in mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron brass and copper.

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AR 303: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE- II
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 75 75 0 150

OBJECTIVES
To study the architecture of the medieval and modern world with a focus on India. The architectural styles
and buildings would be discussed in context of their period. Geographical/climatic conditions, economic and
political conditions, social and religious customs, construction and technology, building material and
structure.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures and site visits to acquaint students with historic sites and buildings of Delhi.

CONTENTS
TERM 1
Architecture of medieval & modern western world
 Islamic architecture: Islam and its philosophy, its implementation in various building types such as
mosque, tomb, fort and their elements like domes, minarets, arch etc.
 Renaissance, mannerism (monumentality and spatial effects of forms, use of orders), post
renaissance: Baroque & neo- classicism in parts of Europe.
 Modern architecture: various modern movements in different parts of the western world and their
role in defining modern architecture such as post impressionism, expressionism, art nouveau,
surrealism abstract expressionism cubism etc.

TERM 2
Architecture of medieval & modern India
 Sultanate rulers: slave, Khilji, Tughlak and Lodi dynasties and their architecture in and around
Delhi.
 Provincial styles: styles developing in regional provinces such as Punjab, Bengal, Gujarat, Jaunpur,
Bijapur, Bidar and the Deccan.
 Rajasthani architecture: study of building types like Havelis, step wells, gates, Baradaris and their
architectural characteristics. Fortified cities of Jaisalmer, Jaipur etc. forts and palaces in Mandu,
Chittorgarh, Orcha, Jodhpur etc.
 Mughal Architecture: Babar, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shahjahan, and Aurangzeb. Architecture
during the rule of later Mughals and development of Regional styles in Awadh, Bengal, Malwa,
Jaunpur etc.
 Colonial Architecture: British Architecture and its impact on Indian Architecture in the colonial
days.
 New Delhi: Planning criteria, architectural features, stylistic influences, Rajpath, India gate,
Viceroy’s Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) etc.

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AR 304: PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR W TOTAL
2 0 2 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVES
To study the patterns of human settlements and their relevance to architecture.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures and library studies.
CONTENTS

Man and Environment


Biological and behavioural responses to human settlements.
Design for living, natural and built- environment.

History of human settlements


Origin and growth of human settlement. Primitive people, shelters, settlements, burial systems,
megaliths and memorials.
Role of river banks in growth of human settlement.
Settlement patterns of Nile Valley Civilisation
Settlement patterns of Indus Valley Civilisation
Settlement patterns of Aryan / Vedic Civilisation
Settlement patterns of Euphrates and Tigris Valley Civilisations
Settlement patterns of Chinese Civilisation
Medieval towns in Europe and India
Renaissance city planning
Industrial revolution

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AR 305: ESTIMATION AND COSTING
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 75 75 0 150
OBJECTIVES
To equip students with the necessary technical knowledge for calculating estimates and detailed costing for
small to medium scale projects.

METHODOLOGY
Small-scale projects to be undertaken to understand costing principles and terms. Final costing exercise to be
carried out where students can undertake the costing of their studio design project.

CONTENTS
TERM 1
Systems
Systems of taking quantities and estimating for all trades involved in construction of medium
complexity project.
Specification
Writing of specification for Quantities.
Items of work and materials.
Classification of areas
Plinth area, covered area, floor area, carpet area and projection area.
Types of estimates
Preliminary, detailed.
Methods of taking out quantities for building works.
Preparation of bill of Quantities (BOQ).
Mode of measurements of quantities.
Market rates of labor and building materials.
Labor turnout and norms for consumption of basic materials.

TERM 2
Schedule of rates
CPWD
PWD
Cost index.
Analysis of rates for common items of work like cements concrete, brick work, painting etc.
Methods for preparation and submission of preliminary estimates and detailed estimates.
Tender

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Tender notices and tender documents.
Types of tendering in practice.
Process of tendering.
Preparation of tender notes/ documents and comparative statements
Award of tenders

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AR 306: THEORY OF STRUCTURES- III
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS

L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL

4 0 4 75 75 0 150

OBJECTIVES
To understand the design elements of Reinforced Cement Concrete, Steel structures along with soil
mechanics and foundation engineering.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures and exercises in independent design of structural elements.
CONTENTS:
TERM 1

Slabs

Introduction, Types of slab, Design of One-Way Slab and Two-Way Slab, Reinforcement detailing of slabs

Design of column
Introduction, types of column, effective length, behaviour of columns under gravity load, Design of axially
loaded short columns by limit state method.
Use of interaction curves (Design aids SP: 16) for design of columns subjected to axial and uni-axial
bending.
Detailing of column reinforcement.

Design of building element


Design of continuous beams, Single-bay Portal Frames

TERM 2
Design of Staircase
Types of stair case, Effective span of stairs
Distribution of loading on stairs
Simple case of design of stairs.
Elements of soil mechanics
Preliminary definitions and relationships, Introduction of bearing capacity, Rankine’s Theory of Earth
Pressure (Simple Cases), Sub-Soil Investigation.
Foundation engineering
Introduction, Types of foundation, Introduction to Shallow and Deep Foundations.
Design of Strip and Isolated footings.

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Retaining walls
Introduction, types of retaining walls, stability analysis of gravity and cantilever retaining walls, Design of
retaining walls

Steel structures
Design of Riveted, Bolted and Welded Connections (simple cases only).
Introduction of Tension & Compression Members.
Beam & Plate Girders
Grillage Foundation.

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AR 307: BUILDING SERVICES- II
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 75 75 0 150
OBJECTIVES
To teach the schematic layout of simple electrical, illumination, lift and fire fighting system for domestic and
office buildings.
METHODOLOGY
Lecture and studio exercises Application of Materials and construction techniques listed below in the design
exercises conducted in Architectural design (AR201)

CONTENTS
TERM 1
Electrical Services
Laws of electrical circuit- Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws and basic principles.
Circuits- series sand parallel.
Common domestic installations- water heater, radiator etc.
Wires- specifications and carrying capacity and calculation of electrical loads.
Types of switches, sockets and fixtures.
Distribution boards, circuit breakers, fuses, electrical meters and their layout.
Design considerations for electrical installations.
Protection against overload, short circuit, earth fault, lightening conductors and other safety
measures for buildings.
Wiring systems- methods of wiring, joint and loop in.
Types of electrical wiring- batten, capping &casing, concealed conduits etc.
Wiring material- types, sizes and specifications, main switch, MCB, DB meter.

Illumination
Light and its propagation, reflection, radiation, transmission and absorption.
Definitions and units of flux, solid angles, luminous intensity, brightness.
Laws of illumination, types of illumination schemes- direct, semi direct, indirect and defused
lighting and their design considerations.
Light flux method for calculation of number of lamps for illumination.
Incandescent, sodium vapour, mercury vapour, fluorescent and neon lamps etc.
Types of luminaries for interior and exterior lighting.
Residential, commercial, industry, flood and street lighting.
Tests before commissioning of electrical services.

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TERM 2
Air conditioning
Principles of air conditioning.
Psychometric chart, comfort zone.
Refrigeration cycle and air cycle.
Methods of cooling and heating.
Evaporative cooling systems of air conditioning.
Unit air conditioners and central air conditioning plants.
Standards and prescribed locations for various parts.
Descriptive details of plants and duct layout.
Air distribution system fns, filters, ductwork, outlets, and dampers.
Natural and artificial ventilation.
Cooling load for AC.

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AR 308: VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURE- II
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 0 50 100
OBJECTIVES
Intro to technical and aesthetic concepts of interface design.
METHODOLOGY
This module consists of lectures and self- motivated projects leading from basic 3D modeling and animation
to the existing world of virtual environments.
CONTENTS
Interface design
Introduction to technical and aesthetic concepts of interface design, including interface design for
the Web, graphics, video, and sound.
Introduction to basic interactive multi- media programs, intermediate asset preparation, and delivery
systems (internet, CD, kiosk, etc.).
Digital Fabrication
Introduction to the fact that digital technology is transforming not only the way buildings are
conceived and designed; it is transforming the way buildings are constructed.
This course also explores the crossover between computer- aided designs, through a series of hands
on labs and smell design projects students learn various software applications and computer driven
hardware tools as a means of introducing a basic concepts of construction.

Virtual worlds, 3D modelling and animation


This module aims at developing competency and confidence In rapidly developing technology. The
focus is on mastering technical challenges on aesthetics and creativity.

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AR 309: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS- III
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
1 2 3 75 50 25 150
OBJECTIVES
Advanced learning of software available for architectural applications.
METHODOLOGY
Integration of practical exercises along with the design studio project.
CONTENTS
TERM 1
AutoCAD 3D
Understanding co-ordinate systems.
Introduction of solid modelling.
Learning solid modelling commands, editing solid modelling.
Working on different planes.
At least one exercise should be completed I 3D modelling.

TERM 2
Revit
Introduction of Revit.
Advantages of Revit over AutoCAD.
Learning various 2D & 3D commands supported with suitable exercise.

Basic working commands for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker and Corel Draw as applications
helpful in Architectural presentations.

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AR 310: DISSERTATION- INDIAN ARCHITECTS
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 0 50 100
OBJECTIVES
To understand the face of contemporary Indian architecture through a study of Indian architects, their
projects, their design philosophies and their role in shaping contemporary Indian architecture.
METHODOLOGY
After the orientation classes and lectures, the student must submit to the concerned teacher the synopsis of a
research projects for approval. Each student is expected to complete and submit a report (20-25 pages) at the
end of the research. Classes are to be used by the students for site visits, interviews and library work.
SCOPE OF STUDY
Areas of study would be the in-depth study of any contemporary Indian architect and his/ her projects to
understand his/ her design philosophy and analyze his/ her contribution to Indian architecture.

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AR 401: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN- IV
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 6 8 200 100 100 400
OBJECTIVES
 Integration of all aspects about a building design and its workings- including service details, assessment
of environmental impact, innovative structural systems and materials etc.
 Evolving sensitivity to design of spaces at the urban scale- creations of nodes and links, visual
landmarks, activity and interaction zones, relationship between commercial, recreational and residential
areas.
MATHODOLOGY
 Site studies to be carried out on a larger scale to analyze implications of the entire context within which
the project is to be executed.
 Large scale models to be used for assessing site conditions and restrictions.
 Design process to incorporate panel discussion and seminar presentations.
 Presentations to be made using 3- D visualization.

CONTENTS
TERM 1
Group housing (14 week duration).
One project would address the solution to a large- scale multi story project like group housing,
commercial complex etc. design proposals should study and address issues like movement of people and
traffic, servicer, waste disposal management through detailed case studios. Sensitivity to use of materials,
lighting, landscape and services must be a part of the solution.
The project could also focus on the design for economically weaker section- slum up- gradation projects, site
and services schemes etc. in such projects the focus would be on devising economically viable alternative
building materials, structural systems and service options.
TERM 2
Urban design (16 week duration).
 The problem would be introduced before the end of the first term and case study/ site visit would be
undertaken during the term break. The project would be a medium sized urban design intervention.
 The design solution would address issues like demography, market value, land use patterns etc. Other
design issues are the detailing of open and built areas after studying human and vehicular traffic
movement patterns. The project should be substantiated by detailed site surveys and reading about urban
design principles. Study models must accompany every stage.

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AR 402: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION- IV
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
1 5 6 200 100 100 400
OBJECTIVES
Introduction to construction details of specialized building elements like skylights, soundproof paneling, pre-
cast and pre- stressed concrete elements etc.
METHODOLOGY
 Lectures and studio assignments for understanding construction details.
 Site visits and library studies to supplement the studio work regarding materials and construction
methods.

CONTENTS
TERM 1
Construction
Soundproof doors, bay windows, skylights.
Foundations: pile foundation- details of pile, pile caps and types of piles.
Materials
Study of various new materials like Corian, Veneers, ETFE, Hydro-ceramics, Self Healing Concrete, Light
Gauge Steel Structure, PVC, Particle board

TERM 2
Construction
Partitions: construction and details of glazed, lightweight and soundproof partitions and soft paneling.
Pre- cast and pre- stressed and post tensioning of concrete members.
Modular construction.

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AR 403: ELECTIVE- I
TECHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
1 0 1 50 0 50 100
OBJECTIVES
Intensive study of one of the following subjects so that students may have a base for doing specialization in
specific field of architecture.
METHODOLOGY
The course shall consist of lectures/ tutorials/ practical and self- study. The student will select a topic within
his chosen subject with the consent of the concerned teacher and submit a detailed report/ presentation; the
report shall be submitted in 3 copies.
ELECTIVES
 Rural habitat
 Vastushastra
 Vernacular architecture
 Adaptive Reuse of Buildings
 Green Buildings Rating Systems (LEED/GREHA/IGBC others)
 Contemporary Islamic Architecture
 Language- Persian, Arabic or French (with the Department of foreign languages, Jamia Millia Islamia).
 History of Indian architecture (with the department of history, Jamia Millia Islamia).

Viva- voce regarding the study and report shall be conducted by one external and one internal examiner.

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AR 404: TOWN PLANNING
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 50 0 100
OBJECTIVES
Introduction to settlement and town planning.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures and seminar presentation.
CONTENTS

Introduction to Town Planning


Town Planning concepts
Evolution of Planning concepts : City beautiful movement, Garden cities, Radburn city and neighbourhood
concept
Pioneers of modern town planning-Luis Mumford, Patrick Geddes, Doxiadis, Kevin Lynch, Tony Garnier,
Soriya Y Mata, Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright
Contemporary planning theories
Theory and method
Planning theory and process
Quantitative methods in Urban Planning
Use of Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing in Planning
URDPFI guidelines
Urban Design
Functional Planning practice
Landuse Planning
Zoning and Development Controls
Transportation and Public Facilities Planning
Environmental Planning

Case study of existing settlement


Hands-on exercise on local area planning

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AR 405: LANDSCAPE
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 0 50 100
OBJECTIVES
 Introduction to the role of landscape elements in architectural design.
 Impacts of landscape elements on environment.
METHODOLOGY
Landscape design work shall be conducted as part of architectural design studio.
CONTENTS
Basic elements of landscape
 Land
 Water
 Vegetation
Study and detailing of hard and soft landscape
Services related to landscape:
 Plumbing
 Electrical
 Sewage management
 Water supply
Plant material
A study of Indian vegetation. Its characteristics and design aspects.
 Trees
 Shrubs
 Ground cover
 Indoor plants
Grading and slopes
Working Drawings for any one landscape design project
Landscape design concepts of
 Europe
 Japan
 India
 China
 Renaissance

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AR 406: THEORY OF STRUCTURES- IV
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
3 0 3 50 0 50 100
OBJECTIVES
To understand the modern trends and challenges in building structural systems.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures by the experts in the fields will be arranged to make the students to understand advance structure
techniques available for construction of complex structures.
CONTENTS
Earthquake resistant design
Elements of earthquake engineering, zoning, base shear, lateral forces, ductile detailing
Introduction to new codes.
Introduction to computer aided structural design
Demo of Practical problems using STAAD
Theory of domes, shells & folded plates.
(Following systems and techniques are to be understood conceptually. Calculations/ design for these
techniques and systems are not expected.)
Synthesis of force systems to create structural system.
Vector active, surface active and bulk active systems.
Theory of folded plates, domes shell, vault.
Space frame, flat slabs, hollow floor.
Portal frame, cables and suspension structures.
Structure system for seismic zone
Inflatable structure

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AR 407: BUILDING SERVECES- III
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 50 0 100
OBJECTIVES
 To understand the schematic layout of simple air conditioning system of domestic and office buildings.
 To understand the methods and materials available for planning of soundproof areas in
buildings.
 Understanding of intelligent buildings and devices used in them.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures and schematic layouts exercise. Application of the building services in the studio project ‘Housing’ carried
out in Architectural design (AR401)

CONTENTS
TERM 1
Acoustics
Principles of transmission and passage of sound.
Factors influencing hearing conditions.
Noise reverberations, resonance, reflection and absorption of sound, reverberation time.
Acoustical defects in rooms and their solutions.
Echo, dead points, sound foci, feedback etc.
Structure born and air born sounds.
Types of absorbents and reflectors, co- efficient of efficiency.
Reverberation time and tine delay for rooms like classrooms, lecture rooms, multipurpose halls,
conference rooms and auditoriums.
Noise pollution within and outside buildings and its remedies.

Fire fighting
Causes and spread of fire. Combustibility of materials and safety norms.
Fire detection and fire-fighting equipment- smoke detectors, monitoring devices, alarm systems etc.
Design of fire escapes for high- rise buildings.

TERM 2
Lifts
Types of lifts, their control and operation.
Definition of average lift carrying capacity, rated load, rated speed, RTT etc.
Details of lift section, machine room, equipment, lift well and lift pit.
Design standards for lifts lobby, lift cars size etc from building codes.
Escalators and conveyors.

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Intelligent Buildings
Sensing and auto operation devices for electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and waste disposal
services.
Water harvesting.
Use of non- conventional sources of energy for energy efficient buildings.

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AR 408: HUMANITIES
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 50 0 100
OBJECTIVES
To understand the society to which architect server as well the psychological implications in designing
buildings and townships.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures.
CONTENTS
TERM 1
Elements of psychology
Study of intelligence, sensitivity creativity, logic & reasoning.
Implications of psychological issues in design of buildings and town ships.
Psychology and use of color in architecture.
Social science
Man nature & society
Concept of social, political, religious and cultural structure and their impact.
Traditional pattern and trends of change, concept of social stratification.
Imbalance in labor pool, rural urban dynamics and resultant migration.
Impact of industrialization on traditional society.Modernization, urbanization.
TERM 2
Economics
Theory of demand and supply, economies of scale.
Micro economy, macro economy.
Mercantile economy, industrial economy, agrarian economy cost benefit analysis, feasibility,
viability.
Financing and institutions associated with housing and infrastructure development.
Agenda, program, plan, project, five year plans in India.

Indian Governance.
Union Government
State Government
Local Government.
Elements of democracy, welfare state, socialism, capitalism.

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AR 409: BUILDING BYE LAWS
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
1 0 1 25 25 0 50
OBJECTIVES
Introduction of the need and importance of building byelaws and their applications.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures. The exercise on building bye- laws shall be part of architectural design.
CONTENTS
Bye- laws
Need and importance of building bye- laws.
Authority behind building byelaws.
Various laws for Regulation of building operations and urban development.
Detailed discussion of bye- laws related to plot size, setbacks, site coverage, light and ventilation,
sanitation etc.
Bye- laws related to site planning and housing layouts, Master Plan, land use, density, width of
roads, open areas, public utilities.
Submission drawings for municipal approvals for individual houses, Commercial buildings and
housing layouts.
Standards: use of codes
Difference between codes and byelaws
Bureau of Indian standards
National building codes
IS 456
Other codes of BIS
Time saver standards, Neuferts etc.
Housing
Housing needs and different types of housing: individual and multifamily dwellings, group/
community housing.
Urban and rural housing.
Low cost housing in urban and rural context.
Studies Exercises: Group housing projects- Low rise and high rise alternatives.
Energy Conservation Building Code
Commercial Buildings
Residential Buildings

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AR 410: SEMINAR- INDIAN HABITAT
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 0 50 100
OBJECTIVES
To study the various aspects of Indian Habitat (vernacular construction materials and methods etc.) and their
application in contemporary Indian Architecture.
METHODOLOGY
After the orientation lectures, the student must submit to the concerned teacher the synopsis of at least two
different research projects for approval out of which one would be selected depending on kits merit for
research. Each student is expected to complete and submit a report (40- 45 pages) at the end of the research.
Classes are to be used by the students for site visits, interviews and library work.
SCOPE OF STUDY
The study shall focus on detailed study of a specific residential area/ dwelling cluster/ cooperative housing/
corporate housing or a particular issue related to Indian historical/ traditional or contemporary habitat.

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AR 411: INTERIOR DESIGN
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
1 1 2 50 0 50 100
OBJECTIVES
 To define how interior space planning varies from architecture.
 Introduction to various methods of interior space planning and execution including detailed
anthropometric studies, materials, finishes and lighting.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures, presentations. Final exercise is to be integrated with the design studio projects.
CONTENTS
Anthropometrics for Interior Design.
Human scale / static / posture/ Dynamic spaces
Furniture Anthropometrics
Principles of Interior Design
Elements of interior design
Tools of interior design
Color, illuminators, furniture, furnishings and accessories.
History of Modern Furniture Design
Gerrit Riet Weld
Breur
KaarKlint
Alvar Aalto
Mies Van Der Rohe
Le Corbusier
Eero Saarinen
Charles Eames
Moulded Furniture
Modular Furniture

Exercises
Toilet Design
Office Design
Kitchen Design
Restaurant
Show room

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AR 412: MANAGEMENT
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
2 0 2 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVES
To equip students with basic management techniques needed for office and project management.
METHODOLOGY
Lectures.
CONTENTS
TERM 1
Organisation and Management
Formal and Informal organisation
Hierarchy
Scientific Management – CPM, PERT, Bar Chart etc.
Decision Making
Motivation
Communication Systems and Feedback Mechanism
Project Management

TERM 2
Financial Management – budgeting, balance Sheet, Income Expenditure
Project Appraisal
Inventory Management – Inputs & Outputs
Entrepreneurship - The entrepreneurs’ tasks and special challenges of entrepreneurship.

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AR 501: THESIS
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
5 15 20 600 0 600 1200

OBJECTIVES
Thesis projects must reflect the culmination of the development of the student’s architectural skills and
design attitude. The project must be chosen so as to address and resolve, through design, all aspects of the
design process.
METHODOLOGY
The student must submit to the department the synopsis of at least two different design/ research projects for
approval out of which one would be selected depending on its merit for scope of design intervention and its
scale.
A guide to supervise the studies will be appointed by the head for each student. Regular progress in studio
will be carried in six states during the exercise; each stage will have a presentation to the internal jury for
thesis.
The stage submissions must be based and supported by detailed analytical studies that lay down the validity
of the design criteria and detailed methodology. The following are the basic guidelines for the planning the
thesis design project and its submissions:
1. Detailed site study of existing site conditions and context and evolving design directives and concept.
2. Case studies to be clubbed with library research and surveys.
3. Site restrictions should be followed as applicable for building byelaws of parking, FAR, fire, security
and services.
4. Initial concept stage to experiment with shapes and forms to evolve a built volume through block model
studies.
5. Incorporating landscape to understand interaction between built and open space.
6. Study and address issues like movement of people and traffic services, waste disposal management etc.
7. Develop details for use of materials, lighting, landscape and services.
8. Final proposal to include specialized aspects o service details, assessment of environmental impact,
innovative structural systems and material etc.
In special cases depending upon past achievements and aptitude, the institute may allow a research project to
be undertaken in lieu of a design project.
SCOPE OF STUDY
The projects chosen could vary in scale from small individual buildings to large complexes to urban design
intervention. The project should be such that it highlights the student’s individual innovation in the
architectural design process.

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AR 502: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS
L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
6 0 6 50 50 0 100

OBJECTIVES
To introduce aspects of professional conduct, duties and responsibilities and legal rights and procedures of
the architectural profession.

METHODOLOGY
Lectures.
CONTENTS
Architectural profession today
Registration under architect act 1972.
Main provision of architects act, AICTE Act.
Architects role in society and careers in architectural profession.
Architects in practice and his office organization.
Basic account keeping and preparation of balance sheet.
Scale of professional fees, mode of payment, professional conduct and ethics.
Indian Institute of Architects
Its role as a professional body for promotion and regulation of the architectural profession and
assisting its members, ARCASIA (Architects Regional Congress of Asia), common wealth
Architects Association, UIA (Union International des Architects).
Law related to the profession
Introduction of following acts: contracts, arbitration, environmental, consumer protection,
Negotiable instrument, easement, partnership.
Income tax, Goods and Services tax, professional tax.
IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)
Tender and contracts
Preparation of tender documents, inviting and opening of tenders, comparative statements.
Architects recommendations.
Signing of the contract.
Architectural competitions.
Valuation
Role of architect as an evaluator.
General principles and methods of evaluation of buildings.
Arbitration
Role of an architect as an arbitrator.
Introduction to agencies related to Architectural profession
HUDCO, Development Authority, TCPO etc.
Housing financing Agencies: HDFC, Banks, LIC, HUDCO etc.

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AR-503: ELECTIVE – II

TEACHING HOURS EXAMINATION MARKS


L/TU ST TOTAL IA WR VV TOTAL
4 0 4 50 0 50 100

OBJECTIVE
Intensive study of one of the following suggested topics so that students may have a base for doing
specialization in specific field of architecture pertaining to their thesis project .
METHODOLOGY
The course shall consist of lectures/tutorials/practical and self study.
The student will select a topic as an elective and will detail out that component of his/her thesis project.
The topic shall be selected with the consent of the head of the department.
At the end student is required to submit a detailed report/presentation. The report shall be submitted in 3
copies. One copy shall be filed with the library for future reference.
Following is a suggested list of topics; however student in consultation with the guide can explore any
other dimension of the vast field of architecture:
Building materials, Landscape architecture, Structures, Urban Conservation, Building management
systems, Fire Fighting, Air Conditioning, Lighting, Security Systems, Acoustics, Adaptive Reuse, Energy
Efficiency, Research.
The viva voce exam of this subject shall be carried out at the end of the first term and shall be conducted
by one external and one internal examiner.

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